Officers & Directors

Officers & Directors

Senior Management

Walter H. Hasselbring III

President & CEO

Walter H. Hasselbring, III. Mr. Hasselbring was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of IF Bancorp and Iroquois Federal on October 1, 2015, and was appointed as a director of IF Bancorp and Iroquois Federal on November 24, 2015. He has been with Iroquois Federal since1978 and served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from July 2010 through September 2015. Mr. Hasselbring holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration with emphasis in both Management and Marketing and a minor in Economics from Olivet University, supported by educational development courses, training seminars, and key industry associations. Prior to serving as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Hasselbring served with Iroquois Federal as Vice President of Loans, Danville Branch Manager, and Marketing Officer, among other responsibilities. Mr. Hasselbring is directly involved in the communities served by Iroquois Federal, with service in key leadership roles for many organizations. In Danville, he has served as Chairman of Cross Point Human Services, President of Schlarman H.S. Board, member of the Board of Commissioners of Danville Housing Authority, Vice President of Danville Economic Development Corporation, President of Danville Youth Baseball, YMCA Board member, and led local Boy Scout annual fund drives. In Watseka, he has served as a Director and Treasurer of ARC of Iroquois County, Director and President of Iroquois Economic Development Association, and served as a member of the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Business and Development Committee. Mr. Hasselbring currently serves as a Director and Past Chairman of the Illinois League of Financial Institutions, as a Trustee on the ILFI Trust, as a Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Board member, as Director and President of The ARC, as a Director of the Iroquois Economic Development Association and as a Director and President of Iroquois Federal Foundation, Inc. Age 62.

Linda L. Hamilton

Executive Vice President & COO

Linda L. Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton joined Iroquois Federal as Community President for the Champaign/Savoy market in November, 2014. She was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective October 1, 2015. Prior to joining Iroquois Federal, she most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Freestar Bank. Ms. Hamilton has 38 years of banking experience in the areas of operations, IT, compliance, retail banking, risk management and marketing. She holds a B.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Illinois and attended the Executive Graduate School of Banking. She was formerly a board member of the Illinois Bankers Association, President of the Champaign County Bankers Federation and an instructor at the Illinois Bankers School. Ms. Hamilton is an active member of Champaign West Rotary, a past president of the Executive Club of Champaign County, and a former board member and treasurer of Lincolnshire Fields Country Club. She was the 2000 recipient of the Athena Award. Age 62.

Pamela J. Verkler

Senior Executive Vice President, Treasurer & CFO

Pamela J. Verkler. Ms. Verkler has been employed with Iroquois Federal since 1982, holding positions of staff accountant, Assistant Treasurer, and Treasurer, before her current position of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Verkler holds a Bachelors degree in Business from the University of Illinois. She has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, and her responsibilities include supervision and oversight of the Accounting, Human Resources, and Investment areas. She also chairs the Asset/Liability Management Committee and has served as trustee of the company’s 401(k) plan. She is a member of the Financial Managers Society and the Society for Human Resource Management. Ms. Verkler has also served as Treasurer of the Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 since 1999. She has also been active in the American Cancer Society, serving on the American Cancer Society Iroquois County Board for several years, as Relay For Life Accounting Chair for seven years and as Relay Team Captain for the past eleven years. She has also served as treasurer of the Iroquois Federal Foundation since its formation in 2011. Age 58.

Board of Directors

Gary Martin

Chairman

Gary Martin. Mr. Martin has served as Chairman of the Board of Iroquois Federal since 2000. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Business Administration. He has 41 years of experience in the retail industry. Mr. Martin was named as one of the Top Illinois Retailers of the 20th Century in 2000. In 2003 he was named Illinois Retailer of the Year. He is a former Chairman of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. His extensive business background and long-term experience managing the operations of a successful business enterprise provide the Board with general business acumen and insight in assessing strategic decisions involving Iroquois Federal. His Board tenure provides the Board with valuable institutional knowledge of the development of Iroquois Federal. Director of Iroquois Federal since 1985 and director of IF Bancorp since its formation. Age 69.

Joseph A. Cowan

Joseph A. Cowan. Mr. Cowan has worked with Iroquois Paving Corporation since 1985, and was appointed President in 1996. Iroquois Paving Corporation is a heavy highway construction company employing approximately 150 people and with annual gross income of approximately $45 million. Mr. Cowan is very involved with industry associations, and served as President of The Associated General Contractors of Illinois in 2003 and currently serves on their Board of Directors. He holds a B.A. from Eureka College. Mr. Cowan’s business and management experience and knowledge of the local business community bring invaluable business insight to the Board. Director of Iroquois Federal since 2000 and director of IF Bancorp since its formation. Age 58.

Walter H. Hasselbring III

Walter H. Hasselbring, III. Mr. Hasselbring was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of IF Bancorp and Iroquois Federal on October 1, 2015, and was appointed as a director of IF Bancorp and Iroquois Federal on November 24, 2015. He has been with Iroquois Federal since1978 and served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from July 2010 through September 2015. Mr. Hasselbring holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration with emphasis in both Management and Marketing and a minor in Economics from Olivet University, supported by educational development courses, training seminars, and key industry associations. Prior to serving as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Hasselbring served with Iroquois Federal as Vice President of Loans, Danville Branch Manager, and Marketing Officer, among other responsibilities. Mr. Hasselbring is directly involved in the communities served by Iroquois Federal, with service in key leadership roles for many organizations. In Danville, he has served as Chairman of Cross Point Human Services, President of Schlarman H.S. Board, member of the Board of Commissioners of Danville Housing Authority, Vice President of Danville Economic Development Corporation, President of Danville Youth Baseball, YMCA Board member, and led local Boy Scout annual fund drives. In Watseka, he has served as a Director and Treasurer of ARC of Iroquois County, Director and President of Iroquois Economic Development Association, and served as a member of the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Business and Development Committee. Mr. Hasselbring currently serves as a Director and Past Chairman of the Illinois League of Financial Institutions, as a Trustee on the ILFI Trust, as a Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Board member, as Director and President of The ARC, as a Director of the Iroquois Economic Development Association and as a Director and President of Iroquois Federal Foundation, Inc. Age 62.

Wayne A. Lehmann

Wayne A. Lehmann. Mr. Lehmann has served as President of Iroquois Title Company, Watseka, Illinois, since 1991. He received Illinois Title Professional designation in 2013. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in Finance. Mr. Lehmann has been active in our community as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Watseka and has served on the Board of Directors of the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce. He has been a member of the Regional Board of School Trustees for more than 16 years. Mr. Lehmann is also active in his church, having served in many capacities. Mr. Lehmann’s experience in the real estate industry and involvement in the local community provide the Board with valuable perspective regarding the local real estate market. Director of Iroquois Federal since 1996 and director of IF Bancorp since its formation. Age 64.

Alan D. Martin

Alan D. Martin. Mr. Martin has served with Iroquois Federal since 1973 and until his retirement in September 2015, had been our President and Chief Executive Officer since 1999. Mr. Martin spent eight years of his banking experience in the Danville and Vermilion County market for Iroquois Federal, giving him a broad prospective on the market area in which Iroquois Federal operates. He has a degree in Business Administration from Illinois State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ CERTIFICANT and holds a State of Illinois insurance license. Mr. Martin serves on the Iroquois Federal Foundation Board and was its President from its inception in 2011 through May, 2017. Additionally, he is active in civic and charitable organizations in Illinois, and has significant ties to the communities that support business generation by Iroquois Federal. He formerly served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Depository Advisory Council and the Illinois League of Financial Services Trust Board. His experience in leading IF Bancorp and Iroquois Federal, his significant local banking experience and his participation in industry trade groups provide the Board with a perspective on the day to day operations of Iroquois Federal and assist the Board in assessing the trends and developments in the financial industry on a local and national basis. Director of Iroquois Federal since 2001 and director of IF Bancorp since its formation. Age 67.

Frank J. Simutis

Frank J. Simutis. Mr. Simutis is an attorney in Watseka, Illinois. After five years of service with the United States Air Force, Mr. Simutis joined a Watseka law firm in 1976, with whom he practiced for more than 19 years. In 1996 he established his own law firm in Watseka. His practice includes representation of financial institutions, municipalities, insurance companies, local businesses, and numerous individual clients. During his career he has been a member of the Unit Nine School Board, a director of the Iroquois Industrial Development Association, the Planned Gifts Committee of Iroquois Memorial Hospital, a director of the Iroquois Federal Foundation, and he has served as President of the Iroquois County Bar Association. He is a member of the Illinois Bar. His legal expertise provides the Board with insight on legal matters involving Iroquois Federal. Director of Iroquois Federal since 2001 and director of IF Bancorp since its formation. Age 71.

Dennis C. Wittenborn

Dennis C. Wittenborn. Mr. Wittenborn served as President and Chairman of Pizza Resources Corporation from 1993 through 2017 and continues to serve as its Chairman. He served as President of GRIF Corporation from 1997 through July, 2018, and now serves as its Chairman and as Managing Member of Wittenborn Enterprises L.L.C. since 2012. He served as President of Pizza Resources from 1993 until his retirement in March, 2017. He also served as President of Monical Pizza Corporation from 1987 through 1992, and as past President of Witmat Development Corporation from 1998 through 2010. In addition, Mr. Wittenborn has served as a Director of the Iroquois Memorial Hospital and Resident Home Board from 1998 to 2013 and as its Chairman from 2009 to 2013. Mr. Wittenborn has successfully opened and operated numerous restaurants in Illinois and Indiana. He is a past Alderman of South Pekin, Illinois, and a past Charter President of the Jaycees, South Pekin, Illinois. Mr. Wittenborn has a strong background in marketing and finance, as well as extensive experience with computer networking systems and business software packages. His businesses and marketing experience assist the Board with matters relating to business generation and the business community that we serve. Director of Iroquois Federal since 2000 and director of IF Bancorp since its formation. Age 64.

Rodney E. Yergler

Dr. Rodney E. Yergler. Dr. Yergler has operated his own dental practice in Crescent City, Illinois, since 1985. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Association, the Kankakee District Dental Association and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Yergler has a B.S. in Biology from Wheaton College, and graduated cum laude from Loyola University School of Dentistry. He served for many years on the American Cancer Society Iroquois County Board and assisted with the Iroquois County Relay for Life for three years. He has also served as Superintendent for St. Peter's Lutheran Church Sunday School and Church Council. He is currently on the Board for the Iroquois County Public Health Department. Dr. Yergler’s business experience and involvement in the local community provide the Board with invaluable perspective regarding the business community that we serve. Director of Iroquois Federal since 1998 and director of IF Bancorp since its formation. Age 60.

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